Kaelble RhB Gmf 4/4

Built by Gmeinder, Kaelble

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Weight

50 t

110,231 lb

Length

11.7 m

38 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1991

2 units

Axle arrangement

B'B'

Overview of the Kaelble RhB Gmf 4/4

Discover the RhB Gmf 4/4, a powerful diesel locomotive designed for the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland.

Built in 1991 by Gmeinder and Kaelble, this locomotive operates on a 1000 mm gauge track and is known for its robust performance.

With a top speed of 60 km/h and a substantial tractive effort of 147 kN, the RhB Gmf 4/4 is perfectly suited for demanding tasks on the scenic, mountainous routes of the Rhaetian Railway.

Weighing 50 tons and measuring 11.7 meters in length, this diesel loc is a dependable workhorse in the Swiss rail network, ensuring efficient operations across its challenging terrain.

Kaelble RhB Gmf 4/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Gmeinder, Kaelble · 19912 units
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Tractive effort	147 kN33,047 lbf	33,047 lbf
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Length	11.7 m38 ft 5 in	38 ft 5 in
Weight	50 t110,231 lb	110,231 lb